Science Soils Review Standard 2c.

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What are the three main types of soil?

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Clay, Sand, and Gravel.

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What is clay soil known for?

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Clay soil has the smallest particles and retains a lot of water.

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What is sand soil known for?

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Sand soil has larger particles, drains quickly, and retains less water.

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What is gravel soil known for?

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Gravel soil has the largest particles and drains the most water.

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What is loam soil?

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Loam is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay, and is ideal for planting because it retains moisture well.

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How can you determine the type of soil using a hand lens?

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You can observe the size of the soil particles: clay has the smallest, gravel has the largest, and sand is in between.

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Why is it important to know how much water soil retains?

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Knowing water retention helps in choosing the right soil for planting, as different plants need different amounts of water.

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What is the best way to measure how much water soil retains?

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The best way is to measure the specific amount of water that the soil holds after being saturated.

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What happens when you shake a bottle of different soils and water?

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The different soils will settle based on their particle size, with sand at the bottom, then gravel, and clay on top.

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What is the texture of clay when wet?

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Clay feels smooth and sticky when wet.